Introduction: For such a short and seemingly simple form debate around what haiku is continues to rock up a storm with impassioned arguments around preference and approach. THE DAILY HAIKU offers 5/7/5 syllables as a guideline for writing haiku and I would like to stress, as I often do, that this is NEVER a RULE. The 5/7/5 framework can be … Read More

Introduction I grew up by the sea in Cornwall, moving away in my late teens, as many of us did. With my partner, I am now in the slow process of renovating a small, semi-derelict house near Truro.  I have worked with victims of homelessness and domestic violence and more recently as an event caterer alongside running a factory canteen. (Sharing … Read More

IMG_1062 As we leave January and enter February with Orion shining at its brightest in the night sky be inspired to write haiku from our smorgasbord of themes, prompts and activities featured this week in THE DAILY HAIKU.  This is also a chance for those who have already written haiku on these themes to showcase their favourites.  Something I enjoy … Read More

Introduction My Name is William Dean Ford. I have been writing for as long as I can remember and over the last ten years have developed a reputation as a surprising spoken word performer who switches between the serious and silly, the rapped and the recited, the whispered and the sung, the heartfelt and the satirical during sets. Such variety … Read More

Introduction: Come and take a fantasy trip with me to the garden of your dreams. This writing workshop is especially useful for anyone starting to write but also for those who want to explore new ideas away from their usual writing patterns or comfort zones, it is also something you can try with your friends and family. 1 It is … Read More

 Introduction I set up THE DAILY HAIKU in March 2020. My aims were and still are to create a writing space that is accessible, engaging and fun. As I welcome new members each day I describe our community as one that is creative, nurturing and supportive. I believe and am proud to say that is what we are, facilitate and … Read More

introduction Hello from Tasmania, the island state of Australia. I’ve written bits and pieces all my life. I’ve written poems, short stories and even songs, and have done that on and off for years. I’ve mostly kept them to myself although occasionally shared them on facebook/Instagram. 1 I’ve had multiple sclerosis since at least 1984, maybe earlier. Amongst other things, … Read More

Introduction: Alongside my own writing I work as a Creative Practitioner focusing on writing but using art, dance, film, music, drama and photography in education, healthcare, corporate and community settings.  Creative warm-ups are a great way to get us in the writing mood.  We can see these warms ups in the same way as exercises before a run or tuning … Read More

Introduction Here is a round-up of our themes and prompts on  THE DAILY HAIKU this week and a chance to repost your favourites, write new ones, share with friends, also spread more haiku love and creativity.  Our starting point for writing haiku is 3 lines of 5/7/5 syllables but this is a guide not a rule. Do explore adding photographs, … Read More

My name is Stan Phillips, an 82 year old Londoner who was drawn to Ireland by late flowering love. I am an enthusiastic liver of life who is still trying to work out what I want to be when I grow up. I’ve been a businessman (failed) a fortune teller and writer of horoscopes. A counsellor and psychotherapist. As well as … Read More